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‘No Intubation’ — For Some, COVID-19 Changed Their Living Will

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Severe cases take invasive treatment that many would rather forgo

MAY 26, 2020 | By Judith Graham

With HIV/AIDS, What Does Successful Aging Look Like?

Hugo Sapién (center) at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on HIV Advocacy Day with fellow HIV advocates. Sapién, 62, is a long-term survivor of HIV.

Researchers aim to learn what's possible for the first group aging with HIV

MAY 22, 2020 | By Grace Birnstengel

How to Stay Safe From COVID-19 at the Pharmacy

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Before dashing off to get medications, know the precautions

MAY 19, 2020 | By Dr. Frieda Wiley

OPINION: My Case for Getting Dementia Testing

Why I want to know if I have cognitive impairment

MAY 12, 2020 | By Paula Spencer Scott

9 Tips for a Successful Telemedicine Appointment

Diana Isabel Tibbs (right) has had success with telemedicine visits for her mother Caroline

What to do before, during and after your virtual doctor visit

MAY 11, 2020 | By Dr. Christine Nguyen

Will COVID-19 Make the Decline Narrative of Aging Worse?

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What experts in aging think the future holds for boomer bashing

MAY 8, 2020 | By Richard Eisenberg

A Physician Answers 5 Questions About Asymptomatic COVID-19

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People without symptoms transmitting the virus are a 'major reason for the pandemic'

MAY 8, 2020 | By Dr. William Petri

Does Your Home Health Worker Present a Coronavirus Threat?

Brian Owen (third from left) and his siblings hired two private home health staff to care for their father (center) near Boston while he waited for a bed in a hospice

Steps to take to ensure the pro is taking necessary precautions

MAY 5, 2020 | By Emily Gurnon

Why the Former Surgeon General Worries About Loneliness and Older Adults

Dr. Vivek Murthy, former surgeon general of the United States

A conversation with the author of the new book, 'Together'

APRIL 29, 2020 | By Richard Harris

Managing Chronic Lung Diseases During the Pandemic

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Experts provide specific advice for the most common conditions

APRIL 29, 2020 | By Liz Seegert

The New COVID-19 Symptoms to Watch For

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Instead of fever, cough and shortness of breath, some might just seem "off"

APRIL 28, 2020 | By Judith Graham

You Need a Ventilator. But Do You Want One?

Critical state intubated on ALV patient in intensive care department

Get to know the device, how it's being used and its risks

APRIL 27, 2020 | By Grace Birnstengel

Lyme Disease Advice: Protecting Yourself Against Ticks

Rick Ostfiled holds a white-footed mouse, a key vector for ticks that spread Lyme disease

The disease is more dangerous for older adults

APRIL 27, 2020 | By Craig Miller

Physical Therapy When Physically Being There Isn’t Possible

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More patients and therapists are finding telemedicine works well for PT

APRIL 24, 2020 | By Kelly K. James

Hearing Loss, Loneliness and Depression

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One major factor is people not seeking treatment due to expense and stigma

APRIL 22, 2020 | By Kelsey Ogletree

Medications: ‘Over-the-Counter’ Doesn’t Mean It’s Safe for You

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Beware of multiple drugs in single products and possible interactions

APRIL 21, 2020 | By Dr. Liron Sinvani, Sara Merwin

OPINION: It’s Time to Flatten the Loneliness Curve for Older Americans

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These thought leaders say the nation needs a social stimulus plan

APRIL 20, 2020 | By Marc Freedman and John Gomperts

AIDS Services Know How to Love in a Plague

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America has much to learn from the food and buddy programs born in crisis

APRIL 17, 2020 | By John-Manuel Andriote

How to Get Health Insurance After a Job Loss

Patient conversing with primary care doctor.

Experts' advice for people newly unemployed due to the pandemic

APRIL 16, 2020 | By Kerry Hannon

Why Aging Immune Systems Are More Vulnerable to the Coronavirus

Illustration of woman helping man with his mask

In this 'Ask the Expert' column, a researcher explains the science behind it

APRIL 15, 2020 | By The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)

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